[cid:image001.jpg@01CE9FF9.7A2A51F0] For Immediate Release August 23, 2013 Contact: Lila Hurwitz, Associate Director lila@artisttrust.org; 206/467-8734 x13; toll-free 1/866/218-7878 ARTIST TRUST OFFERS CAREER TRAINING FOR WASHINGTON STATE ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES Take control of your arts career! Register now for one (or more) of these exciting professional development workshops for artists of all disciplines across Washington State. Many workshops are free, or offer discounts to Artist Trust members<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/show-your-support/benefits>. Brought to you by Artist Trust's Creative Career Center<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/career-training>! ARTIST TRUST AT LARGE<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/career-training> Free one-hour presentations around the state about how Artist Trust can help give your arts career a boost. Thursday, September 12, 5:30-6:30pm :: Auburn City Hall<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/event/artist_trust_at_large_auburn> Wednesday, September 25, 5:00-6:00pm :: Regional Theatre of the Palouse<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/event/artist_trust_at_large_pullman>, Pullman Friday, September 27, 5:30-7:00pm :: Community Center of Tonasket<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/event/artist_trust_at_large_tonasket1> Wednesday, October 9, 6:30-8pm :: Stevenson Community Library<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/event/artist_trust_at_large_stevenson> Sunday, November 17, 2-3pm :: Oak Harbor Library<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/event/artist_trust_at_large_oak_harbor> Monday, October 14, 6-8:30pm :: Seattle City Hall AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE: NEW OPTIONS FOR ARTISTS<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/event/artist_trust_affordable_healthcare_new_options_for_artists_seattle> Get all the info you need on what your options and requirements are for health insurance, have an opportunity to speak with healthcare advocates, and enroll on the spot. Cost: Free Saturday & Sunday, October 19-20, 2013, 9am-5pm :: Photographic Center Northwest, Seattle THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/event/artist_trust_seattle_the_business_of_photography> Jumpstart or refresh your photographic career with this two-day interactive workshop: gain an overview of the current landscape for artists; learn about essential resources like legal advice, funding opportunities and new tools for promoting your work; participate in peer-evaluation; receive insights from a working artist; and round off your weekend experience with a networking event to present your work and goals in the photographic arts. Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 6-7pm :: Online Webinar APPLYING FOR THE TWINING HUMBER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/event/artist_trust_twining_humber_lifetime_achievement_award_webinar> A free one-hour webinar offering general information for nominators and nominees of the 2014 Twining Humber Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is available to Washington State female visual artists, age 60 or over, who have dedicated 25 or more years of their life to creating art. October, 2013 :: Date TBA :: Online Webinar TECHNOLOGY FOR ARTISTS SERIES: "DIGITAL DETAILS: HOW TO FORMAT YOUR ARTWORK IMAGES" Learn what artists need to know about working with digital image files, including when/how to use various file formats, how to size images in the right resolution, and information on backing up your files. October, 2013 :: Date TBA :: Seattle TECHNOLOGY FOR ARTISTS SERIES: "DIY WEBSITES FOR ARTISTS" Every artist needs to be online now to expand their reach and increase their opportunities. Learn more about opportunities to share your work online and some great options for DIY websites for artists. Saturday & Sunday, November 2-3, 2013, 9am-4pm :: White River Valley Museum, Auburn I AM AN ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/event/i_am_an_artist_professional_development_workshop> Say "I Am An Artist!" and jumpstart or refresh your arts career! This interactive workshop for artists of all disciplines includes: * Work Samples That Look Great * Writing a Killer Artist Statement, Résumé & Cover Letter * Pursuing Funding, Showing & Performing Opportunities * Online Promoting & Marketing * Learn from Successful Artists: Q&A * Feedback from Your Peers * Rock Your Elevator Speech Guest Presenter: Anne Blackburn, "Alternative Venues" Artist Panelists: MalPina Chan, visual art; Allen Braden, literary arts; Stephanie Skura, performing arts; Leonel Pena Woolff, film/media arts Cost: $145 (Artist Trust members $125) Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 5:30-7pm :: The AVCA Gallery, Auburn ELEVATOR SPEECH NETWORKING EVENT FOR ALL DISCIPLINES<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/event/artist_trust_elevator_speech_networking_event_auburn> Expand your network of contacts while simultaneously polishing your ever-important elevator speech. Artists of all disciples are invited to this unique and valuable opportunity. Cost: Free Thursday, November 7, 2013, 5:30-7:30pm :: Studio F, Seattle ELEVATOR SPEECH NETWORKING EVENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/event/artist_trust_seattle_elevator_speech_networking_event_for_photographers> Expand your network of contacts while practicing the way your present your work and goals. The event coincides with the Society for Photographic Education Regional Conference, November 7-10. Cost: $10 suggested donation About Artist Trust Artist Trust has invested over $9 million in Washington State artists since its founding over 25 years ago. In 2012, Artist Trust awarded over $280,000 to 102 artists through five grant programs and direct support. Artist Trust also provides a comprehensive suite of career training, professional development resources and counseling to help artists achieve their career goals. Artist Trust is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to support and encourage individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Find out more at www.artisttrust.org<http://http/artisttrust.org>. :: :: ::